Summary

Dr. Rafael Gaytan is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings over four decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has dedicated 44 years to caring for patients with heart conditions. Dr. Gaytan is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gaytan practices at Mercy Clinic Cardiology in Joplin, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at Mercy Hospital Springfield. He focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders such as supraventricular tachycardia and bradycardia. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and cardiac device monitoring to help diagnose and manage various heart conditions. Patients have given Dr. Gaytan an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 44 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mercy Clinic Cardiology - Joplin

100 Mercy Way Ste 320Joplin, MO 64804
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Rafael J. Gaytan
Dr. William John Nicholas, MD
Dr. Christopher Fritzpatrick Jones, MD
Dr. Frank Sang Kim, MD
Dr. Rafael J. GaytanDr. William John Nicholas, MDDr. Christopher Fritzpatrick Jones, MDDr. Frank Sang Kim, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
44 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Joplin , MOJoplin , MOCharleston , WVJoplin , MO
Med School: EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael J. Gaytan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Allwell from Home State Health
  • Ambetter from Home State Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas MCO
  • BearSkin Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • CNH/Reman
  • Comp Care of the Ozarks
  • Comp Results
  • Coventry
  • Each Care Network
  • First Health Network
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Systems Inc.
  • HealthChoice
  • HealthNet Federal
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Integrity Home Care
  • MHNet
  • Missouri Care
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • National Comp Care
  • NHC Advantage
  • Prime Health Services
  • Tri-State Healthcare Coalition
  • United Healthcare
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rafael J. Gaytan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rafael J. Gaytan has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1985
Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

Similar Doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Rafael Gaytan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rafael Gaytan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Rafael Gaytan accepting new patients?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Rafael Gaytan's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Rafael Gaytan speak?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan speaks Spanish.
Does Dr. Rafael Gaytan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Gaytan affiliated with?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.